Best places to eat authentic Kottu Roti in Colombo.
3 Answers from travellers
For authentic Kottu Roti in Colombo, Hotel de Pilawoos is legendary. It is a late night, bustling street joint where locals gather after parties for the best cheese kottu in the city.
If you want to try Kottu in a cleaner, more relaxed restaurant setting, Upalis in Colombo 7 serves a fantastic, slightly elevated version of the dish that is still highly authentic.
Plaza Hotel in Colpetty is another fantastic local spot for highly authentic, spicy kottu. Be prepared for chaos and incredible flavors.
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